After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses

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Meta has paused its plan to implement a $19.99 monthly subscription fee for its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The proposed charge targeted a feature designed to help users hear others more clearly. This decision follows significant backlash, as the specific functionality runs locally on the glasses and does not require cloud processing. Meta spokesperson Tyler Yee confirmed the suspension of these plans to The Verge after the public reaction to the subscription model.
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